WR5 1BY is a safe, established residential area on Fort Royal Hill, 0.4km from Sidbury in Worcester. Administratively it sits within Cathedral ward and the Worcester constituency.
For families considering a move, WR5 1BY represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £261k, up 20.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WR5 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00164712 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FORT ROYAL HILL, WR5 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORT ROYAL HILL, WR5 1BY.
269
44
£ 42,500 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WR5 1BY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 66% owner-occupation and average age 44, WR5 1BY has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 20.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WR5 1BY. The average age is 43.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 229,750
4 sales · Mean £ 241,125
Flat
£ 215,000
1 sales · Mean £ 215,000
Semi-Detached
£ 300,000
1 sales · Mean £ 300,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WR5 1BY is moderate at 54 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Fort Royal
Stanley Road Primary School
Newbridge School
Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College
Red Hill CofE Primary School
Cherry Orchard Primary School
Nunnery Wood Primary School
Christopher Whitehead Language College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
55 nearby- Friends Malayali Asian Store0.5 km
- Game Retail At House Of Fraser0.9 km
- B & M0.8 km
- Brasov Superstore0.9 km
- Checketts News1.0 km
- + 50 more
Restaurant, Cafe
101 nearby- The Attic1.0 km
- McDonalds1.0 km
- The View At Heart Of Worcestershire College0.7 km
- ASK Italian0.6 km
- Cafe Piano0.6 km
- + 96 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi0.9 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Asda0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
36 nearby- Cafe Loco0.8 km
- China City0.2 km
- Chung Ying0.6 km
- Lotus House0.6 km
- Subway Worcester0.7 km
- + 31 more
Pub, NightClub
34 nearby- The Farriers Arms0.7 km
- The Imperial Tavern0.9 km
- The Crown [Lloyds]1.0 km
- The Horn & Trumpet1.0 km
- The Plumbers Arms0.2 km
- + 29 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Diglis House Hotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Worcester0.8 km
- Worcester Shrub Hill0.9 km
- Worcester Foregate Street1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Fort Royal Hill0.0 km
- Fort Royal0.1 km
- Fort Royal0.1 km
- Hamilton Road0.2 km
- Sidbury0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WR51BY · Data under Open Government Licence